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Definition Under the direction of a Library Branch Manager, oversees the day-to-day operation of a small branch library; provides customer service and assistance to patrons; oversees building maintenance, staff and volunteer supervision, program coordination and the development of the library branch collection; and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics This classification is responsible for managing all the day-to-day operations of a small branch library.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, a detailed resume, and responses to supplemental questions by 5pm on the final filing date. Those candidates that are invited to participate in a selection process will later be asked to provide verification of education. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbents in these classifications; however, other duties may also be required.Manages the operations of a small branch library, ensuring that patrons receive the best library service and that the branch is functioning efficiently;Provides and directs readers' advisory, reference, hold requests, patron registration, check-in and check-out services and assistance to all library patrons of all ages; processes fines and other patron charges;Liaisons with the local community, Friends and local school districts and develops partnerships; cultivates and maintains good relationships; ensures that community groups are kept informed of library programs and services; coordinates branch library publicity;Supervises assigned branch staff (Library Assistants and extra help) and volunteers; recruits volunteers; trains; arranges schedules; monitors workflow; conducts performance evaluations; models expected behaviors;Serves as a resource to branch staff on library policy, procedures and practices;Provides high level customer service; responds to patron problems and mediates customer concerns;Works with Library Program Manager to create and maintain attractive children's, teen and adult areas stocked with appropriate material;Ensures the branch collection is balanced and current; weeds; selects and orders new books; conducts shelf pull, grid, and collection rotation;Schedules special programs at the library; participates at appropriate community functions; Supports library programs, promotions, tours, and booktalks by contributing ideas and feedback;Assists patrons with internet use, reference sources, indexes, etc.;Processes material in and out of the branch to fill holds and rotate collections; packs and unpacks delivery material; unpacks mail and supplies; checks in library materials returned to the branch;Ensures that the building is adequately maintained; schedules needed maintenance or improvements; ensures that the building is opened and closed on time; Plans and conducts regular branch staff meetings, if appropriate;Keeps abreast of library developments by attending workshops and educational programs and reading periodicals and specialized literature;Identifies opportunities for improvement in the current policies, procedures and systems; offers recommendations for change; andServes as a positive and motivational team leader as well as a positive and effective member of a peer group.EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; ANDExperience: Three (3) years increasingly responsible experience in a public or private library.

License Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Ability to: Organize, train, supervise, and review the work of subordinate personnel and volunteers; communicate effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of people of all ages; deal effectively and appropriately with the public, peers, supervisors, and those supervised; analyze situations and take appropriate action; use or quickly learn to operate, online circulation systems, online catalog, databases and other computer applications; set priorities; analyze and respond to community needs and requests; teach library skills; represent the library to the community; type twenty-five (25) words per minute; develop and conduct special programs; work flexible and changing schedule including evenings and weekends.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application and resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

**PLEASE NOTE: THOSE CANDIDATES THAT ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL LATER BE ASKED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION.**

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:As an attachment to the online applicationBy e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.orgBy fax to (530) 666-8049By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the final filing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

Selection ProcedureThe following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

Verification of EducationAcceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (http://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).

Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:

1. A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.2. An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE 601 University Ave., Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 921-0790 www.eres.com FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE P.O. Box 151739 San Diego, CA 92175(619) 265-5810 www.documentservice.org CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC. P.O. Box 18358 Anaheim, CA 92817 (714) 237-9272 www.iescaree.com GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC. 409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393 Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 828-5709 www.globaleval.orgINTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS EVALUATION SERVICE P.O. Box 3665 Culver City, CA 90231-3665 (310) 258-9451 www.ierf.org

Screening for Best QualifiedThe supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.

Contact InformationFor questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.

* 1. The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the final filing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the final filing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.Checkbox YesCheckbox No* 2. I have read the above instructions and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions are required, and my responses will be used to determine the best qualified candidates for this job. I certify that my responses are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that should my name be placed on an eligible list and it is later found that my responses are inaccurate, my name will be immediately removed from the eligible list and I will be deemed ineligible for consideration for employment in this class with Yolo County.Yes Yes No No

* 3. Do you possess a Bachelor's degree or higher?Yes Yes No No

* 4. Do you possess three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in a public or private library?Yes Yes No No

* 5. If you answered "Yes" to question #4, please describe your professional experience working in a library below.

* 6. Describe any professional experience you have in a leadworker/supervisory role.

* 7. As a Branch Supervisor, you would work with volunteers, Friends of the Library, train other staff, and work on committees. Please describe your experience working with volunteers and providing training to volunteers and/or staff.

* 8. Describe your experience providing programming and outreach efforts for youth. Include in your response at least three key elements that you feel are necessary in ensuring the library is a safe and welcoming place for young people.

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one position in the
class of Library Assistant I/II at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch of the
Yolo County Library. The candidate selected for this position would be required
to work one evening per week (12:00-9:00 pm) and an alternating weekend day
shift (Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday).The eligible list that is established as a result of this recruitment
will also be used to fill additional regular and/or extra-help vacancies as
they become available.

In addition to the duties defined in the "Essential
Functions" section of this bulletin, an example of typical
responsibilities that are also assigned to incumbents in these positions are as
follows:

Mary L. Stephens Branch

Assists with the maintenance of the collection, including
creating and editing item records and de-accession.

Coordinates branch forms and flyers, including restocking of
regular forms and brochures, creation of monthly event calendar, community and
staff bulletin boards and standing announcement boards.

The candidate selected will be placed at the Library
Assistant I or II level depending on their background and experience, and at
the discretion of the appointing authority.The salary range for each classification level is as follows:

Library Assistant I:$33,110.00
- $40,254.00 Annually

Library Assistant II: $36,892.02 - $44,851.00 Annually

Definition

Under close supervision, performs a variety of routine and
repetitive library clerical work; and performs other related duties as
required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the entry level of the library paraprofessional
series. Positions in this class are characterized by the performance of routine
clerical duties requiring discretion and judgment in applying procedures and
guidelines. Considerable public contact is involved in the explanation of
library services and functions.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo
Employment Application, responses to supplemental questions and a detailed
resume by 5pm on the final filing date.For important and detailed information regarding the application and
selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND
SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are typical of those performed by the
incumbents in these classifications; however, other duties may also be
required.

Circulation:

Prepares circulation desk for service and checks-out,
renews, and checks-in library materials;

Works at the circulation desk and provides high level
customer service;

Works on improving customer service skills by attending
relevant meetings and/or workshops.

This position may also require the performance of different
essential or marginal functions depending upon work locations, assignment or
shift.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

Education: Graduation from high school or possession of
G.E.D. certificate.

License

Some positions in this classification may require incumbents
to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher,
to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement
due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Ability to: organize work assignments; follow written and
oral instructions; communicate effectively with a wide variety of people of all
ages; perform repetitive and detailed tasks with accuracy; interpret and apply
library rules and procedures; learn the library collection and provide routine
informational assistance; analyze situations and take appropriate action;
exercise judgment; work harmoniously and cooperatively with others; work a
flexible and changing schedule, including evenings and weekends; use or quickly
learn to use, online circulation systems, online catalog, databases and other
computer applications; learn, use and apply library policies and procedures,
vocabulary and materials.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin
for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education,
training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum
qualifications for the position as of the final filing date.Application information must be current,
concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement.A resume may be included with your
application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on
the application.Incomplete applications
will be disqualified.

In addition to a completed application, applicants are
required to submit a detailed resume and completed supplemental questionnaire
for this position.Additional documents
may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more
of the following ways:

All required documents must be received by the Human
Resources Office by the final filing date. Postmarks will not be accepted.Human Resources is not responsible for the
untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County
interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will
occur as part of the selection process.The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or
without notice.

Week of 09/04/2017: Screen for Minimum Qualifications

Week of 10/09/2017: Written Exam

TBD: Department Selection Interviews

TBD: Reference Checks

TBD: Tentative Job Offer/Livescan/Drug & Alcohol Screen

November 2017: Estimated Start Date

Written Examination

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be
invited to the written examination.This
examination may test for, but is not limited to, the essential knowledge and
abilities listed in this job announcement.Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date, time, and
location of the examination to the email address included in the
application.All candidates competing in
the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by
email.Applicants achieving a passing
score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order.The rank is determined by the test score
attained from the examination, in conjunction with any county or veteran's
preference points.

Contact Information

For questions about the position or about employment with
the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at
jobs@yolocounty.orgor by phone at (530)
666-8055

Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County
of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons,
regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed,
national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental
disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information),
age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical
conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local
laws or ordinance.The County will
comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the
provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.Reasonable testing arrangements may be made
to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a
scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment
and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County
of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business
days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation
from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified
professional will be required.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

http://www.yolocounty.org

625 Court Street, Room 101

Woodland, CA 95695

(530) 666-8055

jobs@yolocounty.org

Position #2017-00147

LIBRARY ASSISTANT I/II

JB

Library Assistant I/II Supplemental Questionnaire

*1.The job bulletin for this class
outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all
necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a
complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted
prior to the final filing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to
submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the
application instructions for this position. I understand that all required
documents must be submitted by the final filing date, and I have reviewed the
job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete
application packet.